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C$ 96+ Direct flights from Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — SYD
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 6/5

12:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 10/5

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 191

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 16/5

7:10 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

3:15 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

C$ 222

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 26/6

8:55 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 28/6

8:50 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 231

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 26/6

8:55 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 29/6

8:50 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 231

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 14/4

9:10 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 18/4

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 237

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 19/5

9:10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

5:25 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 238

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 22/5

11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

5:25 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 238

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 24/4

9:40 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

6:25 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 240

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sat 2/5

7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

7:15 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 240

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 17/4

9:40 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

5:25 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 240

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Sydney.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 27m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 50m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, February is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, January offers travelers the most options.

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